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Chicken Pillows Recipe

Delicious Chicken Pillows Recipe with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

This Chicken Pillows Recipe is a comforting favorite, combining tender chicken and flaky pastry with a creamy parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Using leftover rotisserie chicken adds extra flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Chives Can swap with green onions.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pastry
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Dough
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated offers the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • as needed Cooking Spray or Melted Butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Open and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles on a floured surface.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling at the wide end of each triangle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
  5. Arrange the filled Chicken Pillows on the baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter or cooking spray.
  6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking constantly.
  8. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg until melted and sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Remove the Chicken Pillows from the oven and cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to add your favorite veggies or adapt the filling to suit your taste preferences.

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